A fantastic find! A nearly perfect day dress from the forties complete with two rhinestone decorative buttons. The dress boasts a gored skirt that creates a smooth waistline and gives one a lovely swing while walking. Reminiscent of Dorothy Lamour in the Road pictures with Bing and Bob.

Black cherries mixed with abstract black and white triangle designs make for an adorable print on this tomato red rayon dress. The dress dates from the early 1940s, with puffed short sleeves (no shoulder pads), a center front metal zipper, and a yoke at both the shoulders and the hips. The fabric of the bodice and the softly pleated skirt are gathered into the flat yoke sections, and an attached sash ties at the waist, over the zipper. Bust: 32-34" Waist: 25-26"

You'll be cute and ready for action wearing this 1950's navy rayon gabardine bowling/uniform dress! The button-front bodice has a monogram (MLA) at the left shoulder, small shoulder pads, and is fitted with darts at the waist. Below the matching belt, a metal zipper is hidden underneath the packet, allowing you to easily step into (and out of) the dress. The skirt flares slightly to the hem, and large diagonal pockets at each hip and short, cuffed sleeves complete the simple and sporty look. The dress is in excellent condition.
Bust: 32-34" Waist: 24-25" Hip: up to 37" Length: 39"

An iconic dress from the late 30s, early 40s. Brings to mind sturdy black boucle peek-a-boo pumps, a chignon hair do, and of course a lady-like hat. The details on this lovely day dress include a softly pleated collar and decorative buttons. A classic.

Ballgown beauty of a vintage evening gown from the late 1940's, in dusky dark salmon rustling rayon acetate fabric.
Red-carpet glamour, with semi-sheer delicate floral lace panels at the front of back of the upper bodice with squiggled seam and gorgeous leaf shaped cut-out panels with lace inserts to the lower bodice! Piped seam around the fitted waist, with little darts and the back and semi-circle detail to the centre front.
Stunning skirt from a full circle of fabric so perfect for twirling in! The skirt is decorated with three more leaf-shaped cut-outs to match the bodice - an elegant touch.
The lace of the bodice and the cut-outs is lined with a thin layer of cream mesh to spare your blushes.
Fastens at the side with a metal zip.
A wonderfully romantic vintage gown from the age of movie-star glamour!

One of the best rayon hostess gowns I have ever seen. The actual color is a bit more of a true peach then what is pictured and the fabric is that perfect silk of the 30s and 40s. It zips to close at the front with a metal zipper, has great puffy sleeves and flows perfectly. The colors are crisp and bright and I just cannot rave enough about this dress. It is in perfect condition and you will not be disapointed when you take it out of the box upon arrival!

Charming vintage late 1940s day dress is fashioned from a lightweight navy blue rayon challis with a slight shantung weave. This is a wardrobe basic youll wear for years. The large hip pockets have flaps and plenty of room for your hands. The dress closes from collar to hip with navy rhinestone buttons. The dress is unlined and the original belt is included.

Okay, I'm going to take a nap but this is the best Ceil Chapman I have ever seen--& i've seen more than a few, certainly. It's also in the rare, what Ebay designates "wearable size"--in this case, a medium. Some of these were certainly created by Ceil Chapman [she was favorited by MMonroe, who wore not the size zero], but they are like chickens teeth in a haystack to find. If you can afford it, as the economy crashes at all of our feet, oh--this is the one to buy.

Stunning early 1940's dusty blue rayon formal
dress with original matching belt
Dress features gathered lace over top with
gathered 3/4 length sleeves and rhinestone
button detail. Skirt features a bias-cut full
flare style for ultimate sweep